DES - SPSSC - Planet Press Software / 36 Months

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is procuring Planet Press Software under a small purchase sole source procurement to support mail processing operations for a 36-month contract term. The primary objective is to process outbound mail generated from Pitney Bowes Inc mailing machines, with the software serving as a critical component of IDES's mail processing infrastructure. The procurement is categorized under NIPG code 929-04 and identified as solicitation B-50662. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to integrate with existing Pitney Bowes mailing equipment and deliver reliable software performance for sustained mail processing operations. The solicitation was posted on January 8, 2026, with a proposal due date of January 22, 2026, providing a 14-day response window for submission. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, vendors should anticipate assessment based on technical compatibility, implementation timeline, and support capabilities for the 36-month service period.

The procurement is structured as a sole source purchase, which restricts competition and suggests that Planet Press Software has been identified as the sole satisfactory source for this specific application. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other socioeconomic categories are documented in the available materials. The incumbent vendor appears to be Planet Press Software, as this procurement is explicitly named for that product and designed to support existing Pitney Bowes Inc infrastructure already in use by IDES. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, though the 36-month term and integration requirements suggest a substantive procurement commitment. Potential vendors should note that this sole source designation indicates limited opportunity for alternative solutions, and qualification requirements will likely emphasize proven experience with Pitney Bowes mailing systems integration and mail processing software delivery.